Dear Tom Cruise,
If you expect me to remember all the plot points and characters from your previous Mission Impossible films you need to release them more frequently than every five years or so. My memory is not that good and if I have to take in crib notes that would be too much like homework.
What I do remember from your previous films is impressions. These contain amazing action sequences such as fast motorcycle riding, death defying climbing stunts, massive gun play, explosions and the latest gadgets and technology. All these are present in your current film and I enjoy them very much. I also enjoy the relationships and loyalty of your support team. But when it comes to the plot points of all your movies I’m afraid I’m at a loss. If a villain put a gun to my head and asked me to tell him about your missions from the past you’d be stepping over my body right now because I really couldn’t. But that’s not a bad thing. It would be bad that I’d be dead, but it’s not bad that your scripts are forgettable. This series is about escape and entertainment and that you do deliver.
When it comes to the action you always try to push the envelope. Some of your stunts are so original that they first became iconic and now they are cliche. Your stunts have even recreated in cartoons and that’s just a testament to your lasting impact. But if you want your films to rise beyond featherweight popcorn fare invest more time in your women and your supporting players. Every wound and loss should hurt us deeply if we are to care about the team as a whole.
We have lost a lot of real life villains lately, Bin Laden, Saddam Hussein and Kim Jong-il. Good luck finding a worthy opponent for your next film. For most of us our villains are mortgage lenders, investment bankers and the traffic cops handing out excessive tickets to keep the city in black. Our world view is currently a little stunted as we focus on the concerns in our own backyard. But thank you for showing us that cool hotel in the richest place in the world. It was reassuring that even the rich aren’t immune to a dust storm. Nature is always the great leveler.
You still look great, are in excellent shape and I like you with the longer hair. It pleases me that you are secure enough with your height not to cheat or surround yourself with shorter actors. You always give your best and you are always entertaining. Thank you for the diversion. I’ll be there for the next one. I’m still a fan.
Sincerely,
Melanie Wilson
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- Melanie Wilson
- My Reviewer's Philosophy: I believe that every film has its audience. One man’s Citizen Kane is another man’s Texas Chain Saw Massacre. My purpose is to help you spend your entertainment dollars wisely. A bad review never kept me from going to a film I wanted to see, but a good review will sometimes get me to a film I never considered. As a movie lover I want you to go to the movies. When more people go to the movies, the more movies get made. But, I also believe that if you enjoy the films you see, you naturally will be inclined to go more often. So join me in supporting our film industry by going to a movie today. Hopefully I can steer you towards a good one. See you at the movies. Melanie Wilson
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I was looking forward to the new Mission Impossible. I saw free posters at the snack bar while seeing another movie and posted it in my office before leaving for Christmas vacation. I bought the previous 3 Mission Impossible movies on blu-ray at Best Buy, getting a free ticket to see the new one with each purchase. Couldn't wait to see the climbing of the tallest building in the world. Had a great time at the show. Tom, and the rest of the cast looked great.
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